Jobs at Pendleside Hospice

Job vacancies

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

 22.5 hrs per week  

Salary: £19,244 (newly qualified) 

£20,786 (without palliative care qualification)  

£22,966 (with palliative care qualification) 

Due to a member of the team retiring we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward‑­thinking Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) to join our Health, Wellbeing and Rehabilitation Team.

Working as part of the Health, Well-Being and Rehabilitation Team, partner organisations and community services, you will use your specialist occupational therapy knowledge and skills to deliver holistic, person-centred assessment, intervention and support for patients with palliative and life-limiting conditions. 

Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and colleagues, you will deliver responsive, person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing, dignity and choice. We welcome compassionate, adaptable Occupational Therapists with an interest in palliative and end-of-life care who will champion Pendleside’s values, learning and continuous improvement.­ 

This job role is a crucial one for the Hospice and we want to be sure of finding the right person. However, we recognise it is probably also a big step for you, so if you wish to know more, I encourage you to attend one of the informal visits to the Hospice. You can do that by emailing: [email protected] 

Please read the recruitment pack for this post which includes details of the job description.

Apply via NHS jobs or our online application form.

Informal Visit Day: Thursday 15th October 11-12am 

Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 10pm 

Interview Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 

 

 

Registered Nurse (Nights) - Bank Register

£18.95 - £20.94 per hour – Dependent on Palliative Care Qualification

We have opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our Inpatient night team on the bank register. You will be able to demonstrate clinical excellence and maintain consistently high standards of individualised care, compassion and bereavement support. As a nurse on the bank register, you will work on an ad hoc basis, as and when we require hours to be filled on the Inpatient Unit. Flexibility will be essential, along with positivity and enthusiasm. You will have the communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to thrive in a friendly working environment.  

Please read our recruitment pack and apply via our online applicaiton form.

If you wish to know more about the role, we warmly welcome you to speak to Rebecca Smith by emailing [email protected].  

 

Food Services Assistant 

Bank Register 

(£12.85 per hour) 

A vacancy has arisen for a Food Services Assistant to join our small team of ancillary staff.  You will be part of the Hospice Bank Register and will work on an ad hoc basis, as and when we require hours to be filled.  

The ideal candidate will be passionate about food coupled with excellent culinary skills.  You should also have experience of working with a team within a professional catering environment.  You must have good interpersonal skills an understanding of food safety. 

Why choose Pendleside?  

• A warm, dedicated working environment where staff support each other like family  

• Subsidised meals and drinks while on duty  

• Ongoing development and training opportunities to grow in your role and career  

  A standard DBS check will be required for this position. 

Informal chats are very welcome. Please feel free to contact Anne Huntley via telephone 01282 440 100 or by emailing anne.huntley@­pendleside.­org.­uk.  

We can’t wait to hear from you! 

All Candidates must complete and submit the on-line application form which can be found on our website at: www.­pendleside.­org.­uk  

 

Domestics Team Member 

Bank Register 

(£12.85 per hour) 

 

A vacancy has arisen for a Domestics Team Member to join our small team of ancillary staff.  You will be part of the Hospice Bank Register and will work on an ad hoc basis, as and when we require hours to be filled.  

The ideal candidate will have experience of cleaning within a professional environment or in a clinical setting, together with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a small team, but also as an individual. 

We are looking for an individual to ensure a clean, safe environment is provided across all areas of the hospice. 

 
A standard DBS check will be required for this position. 

Please contact Anne Huntley via telephone 01282 440 100 or by emailing anne.huntley@­pendleside.­org.­uk.  

All Candidates must complete and submit the on-line application form which can be found on our website at: www.­pendleside.­org.­uk